You Shouldn’t Use Your iPhone While It’s Charging

This might be a good tip or a fake myth, depending on how you look at it. The fake part of this myth is that some suggest that you avoid using your phone while it’s charging because doing so might cause a spark to light up accidentally.

Fortunately, this myth couldn’t be further from the truth. Unless your charger is damaged, you shouldn’t worry about using your phone while charging, causing it to catch fire or harm you.

That said, you could damage your phone if you use it too much while charging. For instance, playing a game or using a very demanding app can cause your iPhone to heat up. Add the extra heat from charging, and you’ll be putting additional stress on the battery, shortening its life span.

So, the bottom line is that it’s safe to use your phone while it’s charging, but you can cause your phone to overheat, which may lead to worse battery performance in the long term. That doesn’t mean you can’t pick it up to check your messages or social media feeds, but it’s best to avoid playing high-performance games unless you’re willing to add a cooling accessory.